Enchanting Tasek Cermin Or Mirror Lake In Ipoh, Perak

We know there is a beautiful lake called Tasek Cermin (in Malay), which means Mirror Lake in Ipoh. We have been wanting to visit this lake but somehow we didn't get to do so until last weekend. After our breakfast at Classic Dim Sum Cafe, we drove to Tasek Cermin, which is off Jalan Gopeng. The Tasek Cermin signage is clearly visible a short distance after the Sam Poh Tong Temple. Parking is free and the entrance fee is only RM3 for Malaysian citizens.

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm.

Entrance to the tunnel.

We were told it was a short walk to the lake.

True enough, we can see the other end of the short tunnel from the entrance. Just a short walk on level path.

We didn't know what to expect even as we walked nearer to the opening.

Oh gosh! So many visitors! No wonder, it was already 10:40am. If you don't want people getting into your photos, then you will need to be there earlier.

Wow! My first sight of the mirror lake!

At first glance, I thought I was looking into a deep valley.

It took awhile before I realized I was staring at the beautiful reflection in the water.

You need to be there, to see with your own eyes to appreciate the beauty of this place.

I don't know how best to describe this place, so just sit back and enjoy the beauty. Better still, visit this place and see for yourself.

This is a great photography spot but I was not brave enough to get down there.

If you are able to get down to that spot, you can get this nice view from there.

This is another great photography spot.

Time to walk back through the tunnel.

Nearby hills.

I can see a face on the side of the hill. Can you see it too?

Interesting rocks.

A busload of tourists taking a group photo.

Overall, it was a short visit that took about an hour but it was worth the visit.

Linking to Wordless Wednesday & My Corner of the World.

Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done.

Let there be sorrow and sincere grief.

Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy.

Then when you realize your worthlessness before the Lord,

he will lift you up, encourage and help you.

(James 4:9-10, The Living Bible-TLB)

Sunrise, Lat At Ipoh Museum & Tiny Critters

Good morning to you! Here are some lovely sunrise shots to share with you.

 #1 - Sunrise @ 6.45 am

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Here are more photos taken at the Ipoh Museum - Lat exhibition.

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The following photos from my garden are for joining Saturday's Critters.

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Linking to Skywatch Friday & Saturday's Critters.

My son, honey whets the appetite and so does wisdom!

When you enjoy becoming wise, there is hope for you!

A bright future lies ahead!

(Proverbs 24:13-14, The Living Bible-TLB)

Lat Exhibition at Ipoh Museum.

Together with a friend, we made to visit to the Ipoh Museum. It was a Friday and we waited till after lunch to visit the museum. I passed by the museum one day and saw that there is a Lat exhibition at the museum from March to July. I used to enjoy Lat's cartoons. The following are some of Lat's sketches.

#1 - Ipoh Museum

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The Hummingbird story. Sometimes, innocent childhood encounters leave behind indelible memories. Good advice and values imparted to us during our younger years can have the power to shape our characters. The Hummingbird story is such a story. It is a story about a ten year old boy, Mat, learning to work hard and to be wise and independent.

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Mat's encounters with the hummingbird changed the course of his life as a result of the meaningful lessons he acquired on financial discipline, and the foundation for success which is hard work.

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Set against the traditional village backdrop of early Malaysia in the sixties. Mat was taught at a young age by his mother that being able to break open coconuts demonstrated one's diligence and ability to be wise and independent. 

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Mat's curiosity to find the link between success and hard work led him to reflect on what lay behind the success of his inspiring loved ones and grown-ups around him, including his father, his teacher Mrs Moira Hew, his grandmother who was a midwife, and the friendly retailer Uncle Raman. Were they all exceptionally adept at breaking open coconuts as well?

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Time after time, the core values and good habits that Mat has emulated have guided him to manage his finances prudently and prepared him to make responsible financial decisions.

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His re-encounter with the fascinating hummingbird at a most unexpected place decades later reminded him of the positive attributes that one should possess and that the desire for wealth accumulation should never be motivated by greed that would expose him to financial scams.

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The Lord is my strength, my song, and my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise him.

He is my father's God - I will exalt him.

(Exodus 15:2, The Living Bible-TLB)